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Heidi Small

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Born and raised in Montreal, Heidi is a champion of the local restaurant scene with a background working in the film industry, in politics and in fundraising for brain cancer research. Heidi spent a year and a half as columnist at the Gazette writing and hosting her popular “Beyond the Plate” column and 15-episode YouTube series. The culinary aficionado later served up her scrumptious, up-close-and-personal monthly portraits to the delight of tens of thousands of hungry Montrealers as well as foodies far afield on the website of celebrated magazine Canada’s 100 Best. Next, Small was part of our city’s CTV television lineup where her beloved Beyond the Plate chef series was seen monthly, giving our Montreal chefs much needed love and shine during and after the harrowing COVID period. With some 35 episodes already out in the world, in 2024 Beyond the Plate has begun a brand new chapter in collaboration with Montreal media outlet Cult MTL and numerous prestigious corporate sponsors. With the thriving series Heidi continues her role as a spokesperson and passionate leader in the city's celebrated restaurant community.
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Panacée x Beyond the Plate: From fish-farm to table with chef Catherine Couvet Desrosiers

Panacée x Beyond the Plate: From fish-farm to table with chef Catherine Couvet Desrosiers

May 5, 2025 Heidi Small

I spent the day with the renowned chef and restaurateur sourcing rainbow trout in Montebello and watching her assemble a perfect crudo at her restaurant in the Village.

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Le Filet

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Le Filet

March 13, 2025 Heidi Small

This Plateau gem sits hidden in plain sight.

Maison de Soma x Beyond the Plate: Asian-influenced finer dining on a family farm

Maison de Soma x Beyond the Plate: Asian-influenced finer dining on a family farm

March 13, 2025 Heidi Small

Didier Lortie and Édith Foliot run an award-winning restaurant on their farm in Mont-Tremblant.

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Le Club Chasse et Pêche

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Le Club Chasse et Pêche

March 10, 2025 Heidi Small

A pillar of the Montreal food scene since 2004.

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Moccione

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Moccione

March 3, 2025 Heidi Small

“Pasta is the true star and it’s all lovingly made in-house, daily.”

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Cabaret l’Enfer

Montreal Restaurant Guide: Cabaret l’Enfer

February 21, 2025 Heidi Small

Chef-owner Massimo Piedimonte delivers a veritable Masterpiece Theatre experience.

Tanière³ x Beyond the Plate: Inside the most renowned and dramatic restaurant in Quebec City

Tanière³ x Beyond the Plate: Inside the most renowned and dramatic restaurant in Quebec City

December 27, 2024 Heidi Small

Award-winning chef François-Emmanuel Nicol tells us about the passion and the science behind Tanière³’s mind-blowing gastronomical experiences.

Auberge Saint-Mathieu x Beyond the Plate: Groundbreaking lakeside dining

Auberge Saint-Mathieu x Beyond the Plate: Groundbreaking lakeside dining

November 25, 2024 Heidi Small

We spent the day with Chef Samy Benabed discussing cooking philosophies and savouring dishes made by an extraordinary team in an extraordinary place.

Menu Extra x Beyond the Plate: How Francis Blais flipped the script on chef life and high-end dining

Menu Extra x Beyond the Plate: How Francis Blais flipped the script on chef life and high-end dining

October 15, 2024 Heidi Small

The Top Chef Canada winner also told us about how he fell in love with food, teased his next restaurant project and walked us through a Menu Extra block party.

Cabaret l’Enfer x Beyond the Plate: Chef Massimo Piedimonte brings showman energy to fine dining

Cabaret l’Enfer x Beyond the Plate: Chef Massimo Piedimonte brings showman energy to fine dining

September 10, 2024 Heidi Small

Watch Season 4, Episode 4 of Beyond the Plate, presented in partnership with Cult MTL.

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